What is Operation Smile doing to prevent cleft conditions?

Operation Smile is a leader in scientific research, ranging from topics such as cleft-specific and general surgical care – including epidemiology, genetics, barriers to care, and surgical outcomes – leadership, health ecosystems, and education and training. A core research topic is the cause of clefts. We work to prevent cleft conditions by advocating for families living in low- to middle-income countries through awareness campaigns of our finding and care. You can view our extensive research topics and findings on the Research section of our website.